We came in for a couple of drinks and quick snacks on one quiet Monday evening.The venue is massive with multiple sections, which can be privately hired or booked for sports viewing. Highlights were beautiful modern decor and cleanliness. Service was polite but not very enthusiastic.Foodwise: Fried chicken pieces got mostly negative feedback from our group of 4, fried halloumi pieces were tasty, and prawns with chorizo were just ok - piece of advice, rather don't put any garnish if you don't have fresh herbs.We would like to see the place when busy to experience the proper atmosphere. We may return some day, unfortunately after this experience and us being aware of the pub opportunities of the area, it will be hard to choose Old Dairy as our first option in the future.
Samuele Mainas
Lovely and cozy pub to enjoy nice food or a fresh drink! Big selection of beer, food nice, I ordered the classic fish and chips, buttered halloumi, and garlic cheese bread. Quick and professional service too! Friendly staff!!
esme Rodríguez
I love this site. Unfortunately, I ended up with a group that believed they were the owners of the site.
Nic
Great space, friendly staff, good beers the menu is simple and would benefit from a revamp but hot and well
William Collier
Great for sport and loads of seating spots, shame it's Greene King as the food is terrible
jadey bridger
Went here with my friend earlier on this evening to have drinks. Honestly, it was absolutely amazing. We ordered nachos and some chips and it was fantastic.Also, the two gentlemen behind the bar were absolutely lovely and very charming.I will definitely be going back. Thanks guys for a fantastic evening.
Hueman Voice
It's very rare for me to promote a place this well but.. Flawless!! Staff are so lovely. Food was fabulous. Literally the best fried fish in North London! Batter was to die for. My brother ordered a pie and chips. Prices ranged from £13-£15. They also have a lunch time menu with the best burgers I've had the pleasure to taste WITH a free drink for only £10 Monday to Fridays. I love this place.. Great beer and Ales too.. FABULOUS establishment!! ❤️Dietary restrictions: The staff asks if you have any allergies etcKid-friendliness: Some in prams, but not running around thankfully. Quiet usually.Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of wheelchair access if needed. Not sure if there are disabled toilets though.
Steve Ellis
Very nice looking interior, friendly service, good beer and food.
Giulianna A
A big thank you to the Old Dairy for hosting our Christmas party! Organising the dinner with the pub went smoothly as staff was quick to respond to queries. On the day, the function room was nicely decorated and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the food and had a great evening!
Rodney Hall
Nice place,Quiet, plenty of space, different rooms with different atmosphere. Friendly staff, fast service. Good menu, i had the sprouted pesto burger. Also reasonable choice of local
Meat not from the kitchen but Greene King resulting two 1/2 inch beef slices which despite being medium rare, was like chewing leather. My colleagues sent theirs back but just made the beef tougher. Roast chicken was the replacement and was lovely. The veg and presentation was perfect but the star attraction was a huge disappointment.Would go again but pass on the Beef.
Vivienne Aiyela
I had driven past over a number of years, but it had always been closed. I was looking for a place to meet a friend for drinks near Finsbury Park, so I asked for some friends for recommendations, and The Old Diary came up. I'm happy that we went. Definitely would go back for drinks. Not sure I would eat there as my friends said avoid the food!
Dai Tree
A super building, the Old Dairy has been amazingly re-modelled and now sells beer instead of milk, the ultimate upgrade! Great service and conversation with staff. This is a volumenous pub with loads of different bits to discover. Wonderful conservatory roof over part. A truly great place. Plenty of keg offerings for the thirsty and 4 great cask ales for them that do. I enjoyed my pint.
Dennis Bauszus
I really like this place. Closed for a long time after COVID I finally had the chance to visit again. I like the spacious atmosphere. It's doggo friendly and there's a great selection of beers. Three of my favourite IPA on tap.
masefield2000
I visited here one hot afternoon in August after a busy day of sightseeing, the lady behind the bar was very friendly and helpful - I ordered the vegan burger and went to find a seat in the window , the was very clean and homely for such a busy area of London , the toilets were spotless and clean. The food arrived and the burger - fries and salad were delicious, could of done with a few more chips, but was ok value for money . Would definitely go again when next in the area.
We came in for a couple of drinks and quick snacks on one quiet Monday evening.The venue is massive with multiple sections, which can be privately hired or booked for sports viewing. Highlights were beautiful modern decor and cleanliness. Service was polite but not very enthusiastic.Foodwise: Fried chicken pieces got mostly negative feedback from our group of 4, fried halloumi pieces were tasty, and prawns with chorizo were just ok - piece of advice, rather don't put any garnish if you don't have fresh herbs.We would like to see the place when busy to experience the proper atmosphere. We may return some day, unfortunately after this experience and us being aware of the pub opportunities of the area, it will be hard to choose Old Dairy as our first option in the future.
Lovely and cozy pub to enjoy nice food or a fresh drink! Big selection of beer, food nice, I ordered the classic fish and chips, buttered halloumi, and garlic cheese bread. Quick and professional service too! Friendly staff!!
I love this site. Unfortunately, I ended up with a group that believed they were the owners of the site.
Great space, friendly staff, good beers the menu is simple and would benefit from a revamp but hot and well
Great for sport and loads of seating spots, shame it's Greene King as the food is terrible
Went here with my friend earlier on this evening to have drinks. Honestly, it was absolutely amazing. We ordered nachos and some chips and it was fantastic.Also, the two gentlemen behind the bar were absolutely lovely and very charming.I will definitely be going back. Thanks guys for a fantastic evening.
It's very rare for me to promote a place this well but.. Flawless!! Staff are so lovely. Food was fabulous. Literally the best fried fish in North London! Batter was to die for. My brother ordered a pie and chips. Prices ranged from £13-£15. They also have a lunch time menu with the best burgers I've had the pleasure to taste WITH a free drink for only £10 Monday to Fridays. I love this place.. Great beer and Ales too.. FABULOUS establishment!! ❤️Dietary restrictions: The staff asks if you have any allergies etcKid-friendliness: Some in prams, but not running around thankfully. Quiet usually.Wheelchair accessibility: Lots of wheelchair access if needed. Not sure if there are disabled toilets though.
Very nice looking interior, friendly service, good beer and food.
A big thank you to the Old Dairy for hosting our Christmas party! Organising the dinner with the pub went smoothly as staff was quick to respond to queries. On the day, the function room was nicely decorated and the service was excellent. We enjoyed the food and had a great evening!
Nice place,Quiet, plenty of space, different rooms with different atmosphere. Friendly staff, fast service. Good menu, i had the sprouted pesto burger. Also reasonable choice of local
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Meat not from the kitchen but Greene King resulting two 1/2 inch beef slices which despite being medium rare, was like chewing leather. My colleagues sent theirs back but just made the beef tougher. Roast chicken was the replacement and was lovely. The veg and presentation was perfect but the star attraction was a huge disappointment.Would go again but pass on the Beef.
I had driven past over a number of years, but it had always been closed. I was looking for a place to meet a friend for drinks near Finsbury Park, so I asked for some friends for recommendations, and The Old Diary came up. I'm happy that we went. Definitely would go back for drinks. Not sure I would eat there as my friends said avoid the food!
A super building, the Old Dairy has been amazingly re-modelled and now sells beer instead of milk, the ultimate upgrade! Great service and conversation with staff. This is a volumenous pub with loads of different bits to discover. Wonderful conservatory roof over part. A truly great place. Plenty of keg offerings for the thirsty and 4 great cask ales for them that do. I enjoyed my pint.
I really like this place. Closed for a long time after COVID I finally had the chance to visit again. I like the spacious atmosphere. It's doggo friendly and there's a great selection of beers. Three of my favourite IPA on tap.
I visited here one hot afternoon in August after a busy day of sightseeing, the lady behind the bar was very friendly and helpful - I ordered the vegan burger and went to find a seat in the window , the was very clean and homely for such a busy area of London , the toilets were spotless and clean. The food arrived and the burger - fries and salad were delicious, could of done with a few more chips, but was ok value for money . Would definitely go again when next in the area.